These recipes will go perfectly with any protein during the warmer months. They are seasonal and great for gatherings, cookouts, or your dinners this summer.
When you’re making a simple summer weeknight dinner, or getting ready for a lovely cookout with family and friends, there are a few things you may find important if you’re like me: you want dishes that are tasty, seasonal, easy, and quick.
Also, a side dish is even better in my books when making it doesn’t heat my kitchen up or keep me cooking the whole time my guests are here.
In this post, I will be sharing some flavorful side dish recipes that will have all these features I mentioned above.
Thankfully, this list below covers everything from classic summer sides like cole slaw and cauliflower potato salad to low-carb pasta salads and tasty pinwheels.
They’ll pair perfectly with many main dishes on your summer menu, from grilled meat, and vegetables, to your summer meat and cheese trays.
Keto & THM Summer Sides
The following side dishes are low-carb, THM "S", and Keto-Friendly. They are the perfect accompaniment with any protein this summer while you cooking out or just enjoying a weeknight dinner with family or friends.
Low-Carb Cauliflower Potato Salad - paleo & vegan
This Keto Cauliflower Salad is so delicious it tastes just like the real thing!
Bacon, Cheddar & Onion Deviled Eggs
These are not your typical deviled eggs! They are elevated with a very creamy and rich mixture of mayo, sour cream, bacon, cheese, and onions. Make a double batch because they will go fast!
Olive and Feta Pinwheels || Low Carb & THM
Who says sides have to be boring? These flavorful pinwheels are rich and savory and are a great oven-free side dish for any cookout or picnic. They can be made up to a week ahead.
Bacon Ranch Coleslaw || Low Carb, THM "S"
A creamy coleslaw that will satisfy any crowd and add the perfect savory crunch to any meal
Bacon & Ranch Cauliflower Salad
A simple cauliflower salad to replace traditional potato salad for those looking to eat carb-conious. This salad is elevated by adding ranch seasoning and bacon crumbles.
Low Carb Creamy Pasta Salad
This "pasta salad" is creamy and rich. It features cheese, and crisp veggies all mixed with a heart of palm noodles for the perfect healthier pasta salad side dish.
Simple Pimento Cheese Spread
Pimento cheese makes for a great summer side to any fresh veggies, and it is perfect on top of your low-carb burgers.
Easy Greek Salad
A fresh and crisp Green Salad with a homemade Keto and THM "S" Greek Dressing. The perfect no-cook side dish for all your summer meals!
Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Salad || Low Carb, THM
A creamy pizza-flavored Cauliflower Salad that will please the whole family.
Easy Tabouleh Salad
Fall in love with this fantastic twist on the classic tabouli salad! We're talking juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, nutty hemp seeds, and many fresh herbs. It's gluten-free, wheat-free, and bursting with flavor. Trust me, this zesty tabouleh is going to be your new go-to favorite!
Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Super delish Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash for the win! It's the perfect balance of smokiness and freshness. Lip-smackingly good and super easy to make, this dish is unbelievably tasty. Give it a whirl this weekend!
Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe Low Carb Keto THM S GF
This simple lemon garlic broccoli is a perfect side for the summer. It is great served warm or cold.
An Easy Spaghetti Squash Salad Even Squash Haters Love!
This Spaghetti Squash Salad is so delicious, that everyone loves it. Easily modified with whatever add-ins you like!
Fennel Confit
Transform fresh fennel bulbs into a delicious accompaniment with this easy confit recipe. Fennel slices are flavored with garlic, lemon, and dill and slow-baked in olive oil for a tasty dish.
Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Our easy hearty classic Keto Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low carb, keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this keto salad filled with nutrients is a perfect idea for your next Potluck party or get-together.
Basic Wedge Salad {THM-S, Low Carb} | My Montana Kitchen
Beautiful wedge salads loaded with your favorite toppings for a delicious entree or a side to any meal.
Grilled Asparagus and Radishes – THM S
Asparagus on the grill? Yes, please! Kick it up a notch with radishes and a simple glaze.
Easy Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw- Trim Healthy Mama Fuel Pull
This easy fp cilantro lime slaw is a fp but can be made into an s by using sour cream/and or Mayo in the recipe.
Cheesy Low Carb Yellow Squash Casserole
A cheesy side dish casserole featuring summer squash that is so abundant during the warm summer months.
I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!
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